The profession of a butler is ageless and particularly suitable for those with experience. Individuals in this field have the opportunity to work for wealthy families or celebrities, with attractive income prospects.
There are numerous career opportunities for butlers in Vietnam, including: family butlers who work directly for affluent families, asset management, schedule arrangement, and event planning; providing domestic services such as cooking, cleaning, and childcare.
Butlers for high-status individuals work for officials, businessmen, and celebrities and may need to travel frequently to accompany their employers.
Butlers for hotels, villas, and resorts manage the operations and services of luxury accommodations, coordinating the work of the serving staff. Alternatively, they can work as advisors and trainers, becoming consultants for families and businesses on household and asset management or training and coaching other butlers.
Butler profession is a new, high-income career in Vietnam |
With the development of the economy and the emergence of a wealthy class, the butler profession will continue to present new opportunities in the future.
To become a professional butler in Vietnam, one must possess extensive knowledge and skills in family management, event organization, and asset care.
Butlers need to be proficient in planning, time management, communication, and customer service skills. They should also have knowledge of cooking, cleaning, childcare, and financial management.
A butler must possess qualities such as discipline, carefulness, and honesty; excellent communication skills, a polite and professional attitude; flexibility, a willingness to accommodate unusual requests, and strong organizational and work management abilities.
Additionally, butlers should hold certifications and undergo training in butler services, hospitality, and domestic services, continuously seeking opportunities for professional development.
With these requirements, professional butlers will be well-equipped to meet the increasingly high demands of affluent families and premium clients in Vietnam.
Sharing her thoughts on the butler profession, Nguyen Thi Minh Hang, Chairman of the Board of Directors and General Director of Vesta B Vietnam – an expert in butler training, believes that transitioning from a mere housekeeper to a professional butler offers a breakthrough in one’s career, a boost in income, and the potential to forge a new future for workers.
 Butler profession is a new, high-income career in Vietnam |
“After graduating from the advanced butler training course, employees can expect to earn a salary of 25-65 million VND per month. This is three to four times higher than the current average income,” said Hang.
“In reality, if we consider the benefits of food, transportation, vacation, and other perks when living with the employer, the actual income of a butler could be 1.5 to 2 times higher than the announced figure,” she added.
Hong Dao
